Latest Press Releases

Antisemitism at the Toronto District School Board

In May, materials were circulated to TDSB educators that included content that promoted terrorism. Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about them.

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December 07, 2021

CIJA rejects double standard applied to Jewish TDSB Trustee for calling out antisemitism

TDSB Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about antisemitic materials , which resulted in a complaint against her and an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner.

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December 03, 2021

Like most Canadians, the Canadian Coalition to Combat Online Hate wants action on online hate

 Reacting to a report commissioned by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and conducted by Nanos Research, the CCTCOH has issued a statement.

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December 02, 2021

New Online Hate poll from the CRRF and Nanos Research

Today, a newly released national study from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and Nanos Research confirms that the vast majority of Canadians want action to combat hate online and in the real world.

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November 30, 2021

CIJA and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa denounce antisemitic courthouse graffiti

CIJA joins the Jewish Federation of Ottawa in strongly denouncing the desecration of a courthouse in Ottawa with antisemitic graffiti.

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November 15, 2021

CIJA is deeply concerned by antisemitic slogans at TDSB school

A TDSB school protest at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute featured a large sign and chants of the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free".

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November 15, 2021

Minister Lisa MacLeod and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa honour Lillian Freiman’s legacy

Honouring the legacy of Lillian Freiman – a Jewish Canadian philanthropist, first veterans advocate and the first manufacturer of the poppy.

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November 10, 2021

Government of Ontario investments in combating hate and antisemitism

Today, the Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement announced additional investments towards combating antisemitism and online hate.

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November 04, 2021

CIJA Applauds Government of Canada’s Commitment to Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be making the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism a permeant position.

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October 13, 2021

CIJA Concerned by Extremist Speaker at Canadian Conference

Toronto, ON – The Muslim Student Leadership conference, organized by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), is scheduled to be held from August 6-8, 2021. The conference, targeting Canadian youth,...Read More

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August 05, 2021